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Latest episode: Establishing a UK Brand

In this episode we take a look at the key considerations for establishing a UK business. What are the challenges for launching a new product or service in the UK and how do you grow and scale a brand?

Joining Declan to discuss this topic are Blick Rothenberg’s International Business Senior Manager Melissa Thomas and our guests Angela Crouch from Nectar Sleep and Lisa Robinson from Companiions. 

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When to sell your business (and when not to)

In this episode we consider the key considerations for if and when to sell your business, including knowing your population of potential buyers and the number you are willing to sell for, as well as the key tax and legal considerations.

Joining Declan to discuss all of this is Blick Rothenberg’s Corporate Tax Partner Rob Goodley and our guest Phil Ives from Bean Partners, who is himself a serial entrepreneur.

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The OMB Lifecycle

Part Two: Growth, Sale & Succession

This is the second of two episodes that focus on the key considerations for an owner-managed business during its life cycle, from start-up through to maturity and finally sale and succession.

In part two, we focus on the growth and sale of a business.

Joining us for this debate are Blick Rothenberg’s Corporate Tax Partner Rob Goodley and Audit Partner Darsh Shah, with guest David Rai, co-founder of Sparta Global.

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The OMB Lifecycle

Part One: Start up and Financing

The first of two episodes that focus on the key considerations for an owner-managed business during its life cycle, from start-up through to maturity and finally sale and succession.

In part one, we focus on the start-up and financing phase of a business.

Joining us for this debate are Blick Rothenberg’s UK Outsourcing Partner Stephanie Levin and our guest Rob Caplan, co-founder of First Wealth.

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Working with Chinese Businesses in the UK

This year marks the 50th year of the UK-China full diplomatic relationship. China is the great economic success story of the last 30 years. It is a huge market for UK businesses in everything from technology to luxury food products. However, it can be a challenging market to enter.

Joining our host Declan Curry in the studio for episode 5 of BRave Business are Blick Rothenberg’s Head of China Desk Winnie Cao and Audit, Assurance & Advisory Director Adam Wildbore. We’re also joined by Senior Advisor on China Strategy Jack Yu from law firm King & Wood Mallesons.

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Ingraining D&I into your business’ DNA

Diversity and Inclusion are topics constantly being discussed across different business sectors, but how do you ensure it’s more than just talk? How can a clear diversity and inclusion strategy help entrepreneurial businesses?  And what are the steps that should be taken early on in a business’ growth to ensure D&I is ingrained in their DNA?

In this episode joining the discussion from Blick Rothenberg are CEO Nimesh Shah and Head of D&I Angela Cooke. Our guest is Kerry Stares, Partner & Director of Responsible Business and Pro Bono at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP.

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NEW - Success Stories

Episode 3: Angela Crouch, Managing Director, Nectar

Following a successful launch in the US in 2016, Nectar launched in the UK in 2018 and became the UK’s first carbon neutral ‘bed in a box’ mattress. Nectar’s parent company, Resident, is now one of world’s fastest growing direct-to-consumer sleep product companies.

In this episode, Managing Director Angela Crouch talks about Nectar’s rapid growth, the sustainability mission which sits at the heart of their business and their advice to other entrepreneurs looking to scale, grow and succeed.

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Episode 2: Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip

In this series, each episode will focus on a client’s story of their journey to success, and their advice to other businesses and fellow entrepreneurs.

Our second episode of Success Stories tells the story of Ben Branson, the founder of non-alcoholic spirits company Seedlip Drinks.

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Episode 3: The 4 Key TRAPs of Global Remote Working

Hybrid working has been a key outcome for many businesses following the global pandemic, but are you prepared for the four TRAPs?

In this episode we discuss the issues businesses are facing, and how to overcome them. Joining in the conversation from Blick Rothenberg is Mark Abbs, partner and head of the Global Mobility team and Alan Tam, Global Mobility Partner. Our guest is Harvey Perkins, director of HRUX - a company which focuses on delivering technology solutions for clients with complex tax and related issues.

Success Stories

Episode 1: Rob Small, founder of Miniclip

In this series, each episode will focus on a client’s story of their journey to success, and their advice to other businesses and fellow entrepreneurs.

In the first episode of our Success Stories series, founder Rob Small talks about the strategy behind the launch of Miniclip, shares insights into some of the early challenges and successes, and offers his advice for other businesses looking to scale, grow and succeed today.

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Episode 2: Adapting Your Workspace to the New World

In episode 2 of the series, we look at the key drivers of demand across the commercial property sector, what businesses are planning to do with their workspaces, how they can potentially take advantage of tax incentives for office refits, and what the office of the future looks like.

Joining in the conversation from Blick Rothenberg is Heather Powell, Head of Property & Construction and Sean Randall, Stamp Duty Partner. Our guest for the episode is James Saunders, Project Management Director at Arcadis, the leading global Design & Consultancy for natural and built assets.

Latest resources

17 March 2023

TaxFax 2023/24

Our guide outlines key tax information, including any changes following the Spring Budget Statement.

2023 Property Forecast 27 February 2023

2023 Property Forecast: The Challenges & Opportunities

Some of the biggest names from across the built environment joined us for a roundtable discussion on the challenges & opportunities facing the market.

23 February 2023

Global Costs 2023

A guide to enable you to design a global budget process, get the fundamentals right, reduce risks and create a roadmap to start saving quickly.

All resources

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Title Date Service Topic

TaxFax 2023/24

Corporate Tax

2023 Property Forecast: The Challenges & Opportunities

Property Tax

Global Costs 2023

Global Mobility

On-demand webinar: Hybrid working

Global Mobility

On-demand webinar: Navigating the employment landscape following the pandemic

Global Mobility

Remittance basis taxpayers and loans which are used in the UK

Private Client

Personal tax planning guide: 2021/22

Private Client

Stamp Duty: What you need to know

Stamp Duty

Employment Related Securities reporting

Corporate Tax

TaxFax 2021/22

Tax

Rishi Sunak’s report card

Tax

On-demand webinar: How as-a-service solutions help businesses fund their – or their client’s – transformation

Business Advisory

On-demand webinar: The Construction Industry Scheme and new VAT rules for the construction sector

Property Tax

Research and Development (R&D) in Property & Construction

Corporate Tax

Personal tax planning guide: 2020/21

Pension Planning, Personal Tax Planning, Private Client, Property Tax, Stamp Duty, Tax

On-demand webinar: Practical guidance on post-Brexit changes

Customs & Excise Duty

Reflections – November 2020

US/UK Private Client

On-demand webinar: Planning for Private Clients – October 2020

Private Client

On-demand webinar: The non-resident Stamp Duty surcharge – what does it mean for you?

Stamp Duty

On-demand webinar: Practical guidance on managing your business finances

UK Outsourced Accounting

High Net Worth Individual Reporting Pack

UK Outsourced Accounting

On-demand webinar: Opportunities and potential pitfalls for offshore trustees

Trusts & Estates

On-demand webinar: Changes to the planning rules

Property Tax

On-demand webinar: Brexit – VAT and Customs Duty post-Brexit

Customs & Excise Duty, Tax, VAT
data table
Title Date Service Topic

TaxFax 2023/24

Corporate Tax

2023 Property Forecast: The Challenges & Opportunities

Property Tax

Global Costs 2023

Global Mobility

Remittance basis taxpayers and loans which are used in the UK

Private Client

Personal tax planning guide: 2021/22

Private Client

Stamp Duty: What you need to know

Stamp Duty

Employment Related Securities reporting

Corporate Tax

TaxFax 2021/22

Tax

Rishi Sunak’s report card

Tax

Personal tax planning guide: 2020/21

Pension Planning, Personal Tax Planning, Private Client, Property Tax, Stamp Duty, Tax

Reflections – November 2020

US/UK Private Client

High Net Worth Individual Reporting Pack

UK Outsourced Accounting